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To address the food shortage issue for my family, I plan to allocate KES 20,000 towards purchasing food and replacing household items lost to the floods, such as utensils, bedding, and clothing. Additionally, I will reserve some funds to buy maize seeds for replanting on our flooded farm.
I intend to use KES 45,000 to build a house for my family of 7, providing them with shelter from the rain, which currently affects them. Furthermore, to establish a sustainable income source, I will invest another KES 45,000 in purchasing 9 goats. These goats will not only provide milk for our household but also serve as a potential source of revenue in times of need.
What is the happiest part of your day?
During the floods, my children faced difficulties accessing their school. They had to stay with a relative for almost a month. Being separated from them was extremely difficult for me. I'm relieved that the floods have subsided and now the children can safely cross to school without any obstacles or needing assistance.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I planted 1.5 acres of maize, but it was swept away by recent floods. Since then, I have been unable to resume farming due to financial constraints. Farming was crucial for providing food, but now we rely on charcoal burning, which only brings in about KES 300 daily which is insufficient in covering our basic needs like food and other essential items.
Moreover, our house was destroyed by the floods, I currently lack the funds to rebuild a house for my family of seven. This poses a significant challenge, especially during rainfall seasons.
